Choosing a campervan or motorhome

There are several things to consider when choosing a campervan or motorhome besides your budget.

Size of vehicle and number of passengers

Be sure to a vehicle that you feel comfortable driving. Imortantly, too, iare there enough seats for everyone to sit with seatbelts when travelling. Try to determine if the storage space is sufficient for all occupants and their possessions. Obviously, large vehicles use more fuel, are more difficult to drive,and park and cost more for ferries, but a small campervan can be uncomfortable if the occupants feel squashed in.

Never underestimate the amount of space required when several people live together. For instance will you have any room in the van when the beds are all occupied? Consider taking a small tent for extra people.

Where will you be travelling?

If you intend to travel off the beaten track, especially on unsealed or poor quality roads, such as on a surfing trip, then you need to avoid large vehicles. Smaller and newer vehicles will cope with rough roads much better than a large or old vehicle.